Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Ramires has introduced his retirement.
The 35-year-old had been with out a membership since leaving Palmeiras in November 2020, and after a interval of “reflection”, the 52-time Brazil worldwide determined to name it quits for good.
Ramires got here by the ranks at Joinville earlier than establishing himself with Cruzeiro, the place his kind earned a transfer to Europe and Benfica in 2009.
He spent only one season in Portugal earlier than securing a big-money swap to Chelsea, with whom he loved essentially the most profitable spell of his profession.
Ramires had 5 and a half years at Stamford Bridge and received each home trophy as soon as, whereas he additionally received the Champions League and Europa League earlier than departing for Jiangsu Suning of the Chinese language Tremendous League.
Saying his resolution in a put up on Instagram, Ramires stated: “After a while of reflection, I wish to announce that I’ve determined to formally finish my profession as an expert soccer participant.
“At this level, I can solely thank God first, for he has educated and led me to the best ranges that sport can supply. Thanks very a lot additionally to all of the golf equipment I’ve handed by, Palmeiras, Chelsea, Benfica, Cruzeiro, Jiangsu and Joinville. I’ll at all times carry you and your followers in my coronary heart.
“Gratitude additionally to the Brazilian nationwide group for having offered me the pleasure of taking part in two World Cups, which was the realisation of a dream.
“I’m grateful additionally to all of the team-mates, employees, coaches and managers that I had the pleasure of working with.
“To my kinfolk, mom, kids, brothers and true mates, thanks a lot for being by my facet unconditionally all these years, for celebrating every achievement of mine as if it have been yours. You’ve at all times been my best power and motivation.
“I’m going to go in different instructions, however with the identical happiness and braveness I’ve had since I used to be a baby, when, in opposition to all expectations, I left my metropolis within the inside of Rio de Janeiro to see the world. Thanks for all the pieces, soccer!”
